Good rainy morning to you,
It is indeed a wet morning here on the farm. I was talking to a friend the other day and she said "I don't want it to rain, that means the sun is gone until next July". I told her to watch her mouth. She was speaking things that be not as though they were. I expect some sunshine each month.
It is going to be a great day regardless of the weather, just because the Lord my God is!
Psalms 84:11
For the Lord God is a Sun and Shield; the Lord bestows [present] grace and favor and [future] glory (honor, splendor, and heavenly bliss)! No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.
I was studying this verse and the New Merriam-Webster Dictionary gives these definitions:
Walk
to move or cause to move on foot usually at a natural gait.
to follow a course of action or way of life (to walk humbly in the sight of God.
Uprightly
erect in carriage or posture.
morally correct
I guess the Lord made it pretty plain to me on how I need to walk to receive His grace and favor. Sometime I think why do I make my walk with the Lord so hard when anything I need to know is right there in His Word. I need to learn to trust Him more and follow the still small voice as He talks to me to lead me and guide me into all truth.
Have a great day!
Joy
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Rest and Strength
Dear all,
I am sorry for being late this morning; I went to help Sis (Alice) get some rocks from a rental that the tenant had moved out of. She had thought there would be about 25 buckets of nice rocks that we could use in the hobby shop or Ashley could use in his pottery. Well let me tell you there was more than 25 buckets of rocks. We (there were 7 of us) picked up rocks for about 2 1/2 hours. There are more to get, we just ran out of containers to put them in.
I thank the Lord for the strength to be able to help. I know it is from him that I have the physical ability to do the stuff I need to do from day to day.
Isaiah 30:15
For thus saith the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.
I am so thankful that the Lord gives me rest. As I wait on the Lord, he gives me confidence to know him and to walk in his ways. He gives me strength. Not just physical strength but spiritually and emotionally as well.
Praise the Lord!
Have a great day!
Joy
I am sorry for being late this morning; I went to help Sis (Alice) get some rocks from a rental that the tenant had moved out of. She had thought there would be about 25 buckets of nice rocks that we could use in the hobby shop or Ashley could use in his pottery. Well let me tell you there was more than 25 buckets of rocks. We (there were 7 of us) picked up rocks for about 2 1/2 hours. There are more to get, we just ran out of containers to put them in.
I thank the Lord for the strength to be able to help. I know it is from him that I have the physical ability to do the stuff I need to do from day to day.
Isaiah 30:15
For thus saith the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.
I am so thankful that the Lord gives me rest. As I wait on the Lord, he gives me confidence to know him and to walk in his ways. He gives me strength. Not just physical strength but spiritually and emotionally as well.
Praise the Lord!
Have a great day!
Joy
Friday, September 28, 2007
Sacrifice of Praise!
Hebrews 13:15
By, him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
It is easy to sing praises to God when everything is going well, when you feeling great and the finances are there to pay all your bills.
It gets harder to praise him when you don't feel good, bills are due and no funds to pay them, you just got laid off, the kids are sick, etc. But that is when you offer the sacrifice of praise to God thru your tears. When we are sincere in offering praise, He hears us and meets those needs. Sometimes not the way we expect, however, I have found His ways is much better than mine or what I figured would happen.
Praise the Lord!
By, him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.
It is easy to sing praises to God when everything is going well, when you feeling great and the finances are there to pay all your bills.
It gets harder to praise him when you don't feel good, bills are due and no funds to pay them, you just got laid off, the kids are sick, etc. But that is when you offer the sacrifice of praise to God thru your tears. When we are sincere in offering praise, He hears us and meets those needs. Sometimes not the way we expect, however, I have found His ways is much better than mine or what I figured would happen.
Praise the Lord!
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Planted Deep in the Rich Soil of God's Word!
Oh me oh my....
"Is your root system based on the positive things of the Lord, love, joy, peace, faith, etc. or is your root system based on bitterness, anger, gossip, lust, etc."
Preach it woman, preach it.. woohoo! I've been reading about the "fruit of our lips." I think sometimes we forget how powerful our words are, and how displeasing some of the things we [may] say must be to the Lord. Not to mention that these things you speak of (bitterness, anger, gossip, lust, ect.) surely hinders our prayers.
The sad part is; Are some not even aware of their bitterness (ect.) because for whatever reason they feel justified? Not realizing that their root system is sick or diseased. Or worse than not realizing, but flat out ignoring the condition deep within.
Ephesians 3: 17-20
17 May Christ through your faith [actually] dwell (settle down, abide, make His permanent home) in your hearts! May you be rooted deep in love and founded securely on love,
18 That you may have the power and be strong to apprehend and grasp with all the saints [God's devoted people, the experience of that love] what is the breadth and length and height and depth [of it];
19 [That you may really come] to know [practically, through experience for yourselves] the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge [without experience]; that you may be filled [through all your being] unto all the fullness of God [may have the richest measure of the divine Presence, and become a body wholly filled and flooded with God Himself]!
20 Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]--
I want to know the love of Christ which far surpasses mere knowledge. It is a heart knowledge that says no matter what with God in my heart I WILL BE ABLE TO STAND FIRM AND STRONG!
May God Bless You Beyond Measure!
Joy
"Is your root system based on the positive things of the Lord, love, joy, peace, faith, etc. or is your root system based on bitterness, anger, gossip, lust, etc."
Preach it woman, preach it.. woohoo! I've been reading about the "fruit of our lips." I think sometimes we forget how powerful our words are, and how displeasing some of the things we [may] say must be to the Lord. Not to mention that these things you speak of (bitterness, anger, gossip, lust, ect.) surely hinders our prayers.
The sad part is; Are some not even aware of their bitterness (ect.) because for whatever reason they feel justified? Not realizing that their root system is sick or diseased. Or worse than not realizing, but flat out ignoring the condition deep within.
Ephesians 3: 17-20
17 May Christ through your faith [actually] dwell (settle down, abide, make His permanent home) in your hearts! May you be rooted deep in love and founded securely on love,
18 That you may have the power and be strong to apprehend and grasp with all the saints [God's devoted people, the experience of that love] what is the breadth and length and height and depth [of it];
19 [That you may really come] to know [practically, through experience for yourselves] the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge [without experience]; that you may be filled [through all your being] unto all the fullness of God [may have the richest measure of the divine Presence, and become a body wholly filled and flooded with God Himself]!
20 Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]--
I want to know the love of Christ which far surpasses mere knowledge. It is a heart knowledge that says no matter what with God in my heart I WILL BE ABLE TO STAND FIRM AND STRONG!
May God Bless You Beyond Measure!
Joy
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Be A Copycat!
Ephesians 5:1-2
1 THEREFORE BE imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father].
2 And walk in love, [esteeming and delighting in one another] as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a slain offering and sacrifice to God [for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
I am so excited to be copying my Father. To be able to walk in His love, and to minister to others and have them minister to me is so awesome.
I want to be a sweet fragrance to Him, and to those around me. He is my everything. I stand in awe at all the wonderful blessings He has given me. He is no respecter of persons, what He does for me, He will do for you as well.
Have a most blessed day!
Joy
1 THEREFORE BE imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father].
2 And walk in love, [esteeming and delighting in one another] as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a slain offering and sacrifice to God [for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
I am so excited to be copying my Father. To be able to walk in His love, and to minister to others and have them minister to me is so awesome.
I want to be a sweet fragrance to Him, and to those around me. He is my everything. I stand in awe at all the wonderful blessings He has given me. He is no respecter of persons, what He does for me, He will do for you as well.
Have a most blessed day!
Joy
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Keys
Matthew 16:19
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
I am learning to understand more each day about kingdom principles. It is awesome when a person begins to understand that we can bind things here on earth and have them bound in heaven as well. I believe when we bind something then that thing can's come back and haunt us again. When we loose good things into our life, then those things are loosed in heaven as well.
Praise the Lord!
And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
I am learning to understand more each day about kingdom principles. It is awesome when a person begins to understand that we can bind things here on earth and have them bound in heaven as well. I believe when we bind something then that thing can's come back and haunt us again. When we loose good things into our life, then those things are loosed in heaven as well.
Praise the Lord!
Monday, September 24, 2007
WOW!
Greetings,
I spent the last 5 days at an Aglow conference in Seattle. Aglow is an international Christian women's group with women ministering to each other. We are in 169 nations. At the conference we had women from 138 nations represented. There was about 9,000 women, some men and children worshiping and praising the Lord. We had dynamic speakers, Lou Engle, Chuck Pierce, Barbara Yoder, Che Ahn, Robert Stearns, Ron Kenoly, Jane Hansen and many others. It was an awesome experience to hear theses vessels of the Lord bring messages to us about what the Word says for this day.
God is stirring up the slumbering Christians. He is getting ready to do something BIG, I am so grateful He chose me to be a part of it. How about you? Are you ready to be a part of the greatest revival to sweep this land? I am excited to see what God is going to do. If all the women take back to their countries, states and churches the Spirit of the Holy Ghost that was at that meeting in Seattle, this world is in for a mighty sweep of the FIRE of the Holy Ghost.
Praise the Lord!
God Bless you!
Joy
I spent the last 5 days at an Aglow conference in Seattle. Aglow is an international Christian women's group with women ministering to each other. We are in 169 nations. At the conference we had women from 138 nations represented. There was about 9,000 women, some men and children worshiping and praising the Lord. We had dynamic speakers, Lou Engle, Chuck Pierce, Barbara Yoder, Che Ahn, Robert Stearns, Ron Kenoly, Jane Hansen and many others. It was an awesome experience to hear theses vessels of the Lord bring messages to us about what the Word says for this day.
God is stirring up the slumbering Christians. He is getting ready to do something BIG, I am so grateful He chose me to be a part of it. How about you? Are you ready to be a part of the greatest revival to sweep this land? I am excited to see what God is going to do. If all the women take back to their countries, states and churches the Spirit of the Holy Ghost that was at that meeting in Seattle, this world is in for a mighty sweep of the FIRE of the Holy Ghost.
Praise the Lord!
God Bless you!
Joy
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Right on Time God!
Good morning,
It is a beautiful day here, the sun is shinning, it is a cool 48, forecast is for rain showers, we will see.
Sometimes I don't know what to write, so I write what is in my heart at that moment. It is interesting the number of emails I get letting me know that what I wrote was very much needed by one or more persons. Thank you for sharing with me. Thank you also for keeping me in your prayers, I really appreciate that.
God is so good. He never fails, He is always right on time.
Psalms 50:23
He who brings an offering of praise and thanksgiving honors and glorifies Me; and he who orders his way aright [who prepares the way that I may show him], to him I will demonstrate the salvation of God.
Most people when they begin to cook use a recipes book to know how to make the cake or whatever they want to make. Contractor's use blueprints to know how to build the house or buildings; mechanics use a auto manual to know how to work on a car, I think you get the picture; God gave us His Word so we would know how to live a victorious Christian life and live in health, strength and prosperity. I don't know about you, but I need to spend more time in the Book of all Books. It is my instruction manual on how to live life!
May God Bless You Today!
Joy
It is a beautiful day here, the sun is shinning, it is a cool 48, forecast is for rain showers, we will see.
Sometimes I don't know what to write, so I write what is in my heart at that moment. It is interesting the number of emails I get letting me know that what I wrote was very much needed by one or more persons. Thank you for sharing with me. Thank you also for keeping me in your prayers, I really appreciate that.
God is so good. He never fails, He is always right on time.
Psalms 50:23
He who brings an offering of praise and thanksgiving honors and glorifies Me; and he who orders his way aright [who prepares the way that I may show him], to him I will demonstrate the salvation of God.
Most people when they begin to cook use a recipes book to know how to make the cake or whatever they want to make. Contractor's use blueprints to know how to build the house or buildings; mechanics use a auto manual to know how to work on a car, I think you get the picture; God gave us His Word so we would know how to live a victorious Christian life and live in health, strength and prosperity. I don't know about you, but I need to spend more time in the Book of all Books. It is my instruction manual on how to live life!
May God Bless You Today!
Joy
Monday, September 17, 2007
He is my everything!
Good morning,
It is a rainy, fall day here this morning. When I got out of church last night it was raining. I know I am not a native duck (born in Oregon), but I enjoy the rain for the most part. So I just stood out in it for a moment and just felt the freshness on my face; and smelt the newness of it in the air.
I give God all praise, honor and glory this morning. He is my strength, my redeemer, my song in the midnight hours, my hope for the future, my source of all comfort, I could go on and on, with all the things my Lord is to me. As my mom used to say "He is my everything". I just need to grasp that and understand it with my whole heart and mind.
Psalms 143:10
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
Have a super day!
Joy
It is a rainy, fall day here this morning. When I got out of church last night it was raining. I know I am not a native duck (born in Oregon), but I enjoy the rain for the most part. So I just stood out in it for a moment and just felt the freshness on my face; and smelt the newness of it in the air.
I give God all praise, honor and glory this morning. He is my strength, my redeemer, my song in the midnight hours, my hope for the future, my source of all comfort, I could go on and on, with all the things my Lord is to me. As my mom used to say "He is my everything". I just need to grasp that and understand it with my whole heart and mind.
Psalms 143:10
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
Have a super day!
Joy
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Grace and Glory!
Greetings,
It is another beautiful day here on the farm. Cool enough to use the furnace, but still a glorious day.
Proverbs 8:35
For those whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.
I am so thankful I found the Lord at an early age. He has been my constant companion, even at times when I didn't feel Him. He was always there.
Praise His Holy Name!
Psalms 84:11
For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
I will walk in grace and glory. I am expecting great things from God, as He is expecting great things from me.
God's grace and glory be on you today!
Joy
It is another beautiful day here on the farm. Cool enough to use the furnace, but still a glorious day.
Proverbs 8:35
For those whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord.
I am so thankful I found the Lord at an early age. He has been my constant companion, even at times when I didn't feel Him. He was always there.
Praise His Holy Name!
Psalms 84:11
For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
I will walk in grace and glory. I am expecting great things from God, as He is expecting great things from me.
God's grace and glory be on you today!
Joy
Friday, September 14, 2007
Comforting Others!
It is a wonderful, crisp fall day here on the farm. I have a fountain just outside my bedroom window, listening to the water falling is restful. When I hear it I think of the "Living waters." Jesus is my living water.
I got several responses back on yesterday's devotional, seems like grandmothers or mothers can relate to each other on wanting more for their children and grandchildren. We will just have to agree to uphold them in prayer and watch God do a wonderful work in their lives.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (Amplified Bible)
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of sympathy (pity and mercy) and the God [Who is the Source] of every comfort (consolation and encouragement),
4 Who comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction), so that we may also be able to comfort (console and encourage) those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort (consolation and encouragement) with which we ourselves are comforted (consoled and encouraged) by God.
When we go thru a trial or sickness or financial difficulties and the Lord has brought us out of that situation, we are not to keep it to ourselves, but pray and ask the Lord who is going thru what you have gone thru and then minister to that person God lays on your heart. Whether it is just praying for them, sending them a card, calling them or email them. I believe God will put someone in your mind who needs encouraged, be ready to comfort them as Jesus has comforted you.
Joy
I got several responses back on yesterday's devotional, seems like grandmothers or mothers can relate to each other on wanting more for their children and grandchildren. We will just have to agree to uphold them in prayer and watch God do a wonderful work in their lives.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 (Amplified Bible)
3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of sympathy (pity and mercy) and the God [Who is the Source] of every comfort (consolation and encouragement),
4 Who comforts (consoles and encourages) us in every trouble (calamity and affliction), so that we may also be able to comfort (console and encourage) those who are in any kind of trouble or distress, with the comfort (consolation and encouragement) with which we ourselves are comforted (consoled and encouraged) by God.
When we go thru a trial or sickness or financial difficulties and the Lord has brought us out of that situation, we are not to keep it to ourselves, but pray and ask the Lord who is going thru what you have gone thru and then minister to that person God lays on your heart. Whether it is just praying for them, sending them a card, calling them or email them. I believe God will put someone in your mind who needs encouraged, be ready to comfort them as Jesus has comforted you.
Joy
Thursday, September 13, 2007
No Regrets!
Good morning,
It is a cool morning here today. I had to use the furnace for a few minutes to take the chill off. It is wonderful. I love fall, when the leaves are turning orange and reds, the mornings are crisp, there's such a change in the air.
Last night in church my grandson who is our drummer, played the bass toward the end of the service. If my dress had buttons on it, I know they would have popped. He is 12. It is wonderful to see our youth being used by the Lord. They are our church of today, not the church of tomorrow.
I say I have no regrets, however I do wish I could have known my other grandchildren better. With them living most of their life on the East coast or other areas of the state, it was harder to see them. I was not very good at writing to them for which I apologize. They are in my heart and prayers, but at times would have been nice to hold them in my arms, and watch them grow into young men and women.
So how do I find a scripture to tie into the above, maybe I don't.
I will just use Psalms 107:1
O Give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
As long as I give thanks unto the Lord, and continually think on all the good times I had with my grandchildren, then the enemy can't use that to try to pull me down and get my thoughts off God. Praise the Lord!
Have a great day!
Joy
It is a cool morning here today. I had to use the furnace for a few minutes to take the chill off. It is wonderful. I love fall, when the leaves are turning orange and reds, the mornings are crisp, there's such a change in the air.
Last night in church my grandson who is our drummer, played the bass toward the end of the service. If my dress had buttons on it, I know they would have popped. He is 12. It is wonderful to see our youth being used by the Lord. They are our church of today, not the church of tomorrow.
I say I have no regrets, however I do wish I could have known my other grandchildren better. With them living most of their life on the East coast or other areas of the state, it was harder to see them. I was not very good at writing to them for which I apologize. They are in my heart and prayers, but at times would have been nice to hold them in my arms, and watch them grow into young men and women.
So how do I find a scripture to tie into the above, maybe I don't.
I will just use Psalms 107:1
O Give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
As long as I give thanks unto the Lord, and continually think on all the good times I had with my grandchildren, then the enemy can't use that to try to pull me down and get my thoughts off God. Praise the Lord!
Have a great day!
Joy
Sunday, September 9, 2007
God's Blessings
Greetings in the name of our Lord,
It is a beautiful Sunday morning here in Dallas. I will be leaving here shortly for church. We had two wonderful services yesterday in Cornelius.
Not only were the services great, but the food and fellowship in between was most excellent.
It is wonderful when fellow family members of the body of Christ get together for service and fellowship.
Psalms 115:1
NOT TO us, O Lord, not to us but to Your name give glory, for Your mercy and loving-kindness and for the sake of Your truth and faithfulness!
I give God all praise and glory. His mercy and loving-kindness is beyond my comprehension. I try to figure out how great God really is and I can't even touch the very edge of the surface of His love and mercy. He is a forgiving and loving Father who holds no grudges or anger toward us; when you think about just that you should shout for joy.
Take care and have a blessed day!
Joy
It is a beautiful Sunday morning here in Dallas. I will be leaving here shortly for church. We had two wonderful services yesterday in Cornelius.
Not only were the services great, but the food and fellowship in between was most excellent.
It is wonderful when fellow family members of the body of Christ get together for service and fellowship.
Psalms 115:1
NOT TO us, O Lord, not to us but to Your name give glory, for Your mercy and loving-kindness and for the sake of Your truth and faithfulness!
I give God all praise and glory. His mercy and loving-kindness is beyond my comprehension. I try to figure out how great God really is and I can't even touch the very edge of the surface of His love and mercy. He is a forgiving and loving Father who holds no grudges or anger toward us; when you think about just that you should shout for joy.
Take care and have a blessed day!
Joy
Saturday, September 8, 2007
Serving God in our youth!
Good morning,
Let's see how would I describe this day to you? I would say it is the day the Lord hath made. It is a beautiful, sunny day both in my heart and outside.
I made it safely to Drain and back. I am leaving in a little while to go to a youth rally in Cornelius. We have a 2:00 service, break for potluck and then have a 5:00 service. It is a wonderful day for traveling and I feel in my heart we will have remarkable services.
I am so glad the Lord has given me the opportunity to do some traveling and to meet new people in the family of God.
Today the scripture I want to share with you is found in
Ecclesiastes 12:1
Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
I am so thankful I began serving the Lord in my youth; actually I began serving Him in my junior years. But it seems the older I get, the more I understand Him better; the more real He becomes.
Take care and have a super day!
Joy
Let's see how would I describe this day to you? I would say it is the day the Lord hath made. It is a beautiful, sunny day both in my heart and outside.
I made it safely to Drain and back. I am leaving in a little while to go to a youth rally in Cornelius. We have a 2:00 service, break for potluck and then have a 5:00 service. It is a wonderful day for traveling and I feel in my heart we will have remarkable services.
I am so glad the Lord has given me the opportunity to do some traveling and to meet new people in the family of God.
Today the scripture I want to share with you is found in
Ecclesiastes 12:1
Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
I am so thankful I began serving the Lord in my youth; actually I began serving Him in my junior years. But it seems the older I get, the more I understand Him better; the more real He becomes.
Take care and have a super day!
Joy
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Thinking Good Things!
Why is it so hard to keep one's mind focused on the Lord? It seems like my mind wants to wander in a thousand different directions at once. I know that I have things in my life that needs to be thought out and dealt with, such as paying bills, buying groceries that type of thing; but what I have trouble with at times is keeping my mind off bad things that could happen to me or my kids. I keep asking god for help. Today I realized it was a mindset. Any time I started to think about bad things, I started to praise the Lord. Pretty soon my mind was focused on Him.
Do you ever struggle with keeping your thoughts in line with what the Lord wants us to dwell on? How do you cope?
Philippians 4:8 says
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise think on these things.
So I guess I just need to install this verse into my memory bank and daily, moment by moment bring it to instant recall so I begin to think on the good things.
God Bless all of you!
Do you ever struggle with keeping your thoughts in line with what the Lord wants us to dwell on? How do you cope?
Philippians 4:8 says
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise think on these things.
So I guess I just need to install this verse into my memory bank and daily, moment by moment bring it to instant recall so I begin to think on the good things.
God Bless all of you!
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Reverent Fear!
Proverbs 19:23 (Amplified Bible)
The reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it rests satisfied; he cannot be visited with [actual] evil.
I am thankful that God showed me, there is a healthy fear.
That fear is the reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord. It leads to life and rest. When a person fears the Lord, He protects them from evil.
Praise His Holy Name.
It is wonderful to know the Lord and to have Him give me understanding of the Bible as I read it. Sometimes I can read the same verse over again at another time and get a whole new meaning to the verse. When I ask the Holy Spirit to make the Word come alive then I get something from it that helps me in my daily walk with the Lord.
I am so blessed! You can be blessed!
Have a great day!
Joy
The reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it rests satisfied; he cannot be visited with [actual] evil.
I am thankful that God showed me, there is a healthy fear.
That fear is the reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord. It leads to life and rest. When a person fears the Lord, He protects them from evil.
Praise His Holy Name.
It is wonderful to know the Lord and to have Him give me understanding of the Bible as I read it. Sometimes I can read the same verse over again at another time and get a whole new meaning to the verse. When I ask the Holy Spirit to make the Word come alive then I get something from it that helps me in my daily walk with the Lord.
I am so blessed! You can be blessed!
Have a great day!
Joy
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Overcoming Fear!
Dear all,
Yesterday while my sister and I were walking our dogs, she asked me what time I got home Sunday night. I told her about 8:00, she then asked me if I had heard the gunshots. I told her no, and asked her what was going on, she told me there has been a peeping tom running around at night and someone took a shot to scare him off.
I had a hard time trying to go to sleep last night, partly because I didn't feel the greatest, and partly because my mind kept going to who might be lurking outside. I kept telling myself that God was taking care of me. In my heart I knew that He was, but I had to get the information into my mind in order to block out the other thoughts that wanted to take control. God does not give us the spirit of fear, that comes from the enemy.
Can you imagine what my thoughts were when I was in the bathroom getting ready for bed and the lights went out? What would your first thought have been? I thought no problem I have this huge flashlight right at the head of my bed, I would just get it and have light, I was also ready to pack up and go to my sister's. I asked the Lord to help me not be afraid. The lights came right back on, and then I remembered all the flashlights were still in my car from when I went to camp. So I got my dog, and we went out to the car to get flashlights. That was a real step of faith on my part, but hey with God and my dog, I felt safe.
I kept quoting the two scriptures and just had to keep my mind from entertaining thoughts that were not conducive with peace, I would not allow myself to entertain thoughts of fear. I did go to sleep, but it took awhile.
One of the things I would encourage you in is YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIVE IN FEAR! Give your fear to the Lord and have Him give you the courage to overcome it.
II Timothy 1:7
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control.
Psalms 34:7
The Angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him [who revere and worship Him with awe] and each of them He delivers.
Take care and have a blessed day!
Joy
Yesterday while my sister and I were walking our dogs, she asked me what time I got home Sunday night. I told her about 8:00, she then asked me if I had heard the gunshots. I told her no, and asked her what was going on, she told me there has been a peeping tom running around at night and someone took a shot to scare him off.
I had a hard time trying to go to sleep last night, partly because I didn't feel the greatest, and partly because my mind kept going to who might be lurking outside. I kept telling myself that God was taking care of me. In my heart I knew that He was, but I had to get the information into my mind in order to block out the other thoughts that wanted to take control. God does not give us the spirit of fear, that comes from the enemy.
Can you imagine what my thoughts were when I was in the bathroom getting ready for bed and the lights went out? What would your first thought have been? I thought no problem I have this huge flashlight right at the head of my bed, I would just get it and have light, I was also ready to pack up and go to my sister's. I asked the Lord to help me not be afraid. The lights came right back on, and then I remembered all the flashlights were still in my car from when I went to camp. So I got my dog, and we went out to the car to get flashlights. That was a real step of faith on my part, but hey with God and my dog, I felt safe.
I kept quoting the two scriptures and just had to keep my mind from entertaining thoughts that were not conducive with peace, I would not allow myself to entertain thoughts of fear. I did go to sleep, but it took awhile.
One of the things I would encourage you in is YOU DON'T HAVE TO LIVE IN FEAR! Give your fear to the Lord and have Him give you the courage to overcome it.
II Timothy 1:7
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control.
Psalms 34:7
The Angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him [who revere and worship Him with awe] and each of them He delivers.
Take care and have a blessed day!
Joy
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Truth and Righteousness
Psalms 85:11
Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
Isaiah 45:8
Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the Lord have created it.
What wonderful scriptures; truth shall spring out of the earth, I believe that means the Christians will speak truth and the unsaved will begin to take notice. Righteousness (God) will look down from heaven.
It is totally awesome to be serving the Lord in this time. I am excited to see what God is going to do! I want to be a part of it. I believe God is getting ready to do some amazing things, as I believe He is getting ready to say "Son, go get your bride". Get ready!
Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
Isaiah 45:8
Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the Lord have created it.
What wonderful scriptures; truth shall spring out of the earth, I believe that means the Christians will speak truth and the unsaved will begin to take notice. Righteousness (God) will look down from heaven.
It is totally awesome to be serving the Lord in this time. I am excited to see what God is going to do! I want to be a part of it. I believe God is getting ready to do some amazing things, as I believe He is getting ready to say "Son, go get your bride". Get ready!
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